LUSH Website Budget Haul

 Even though I recently went boxing day shopping at LUSH, I had to do another haul because the company introduced their limited edition red dragon soap and I had to get my hands on it. I also wanted to keep myself in line (at least that was the plan) and chose a budget. The budget however was "blank check" giving free reign to shop. Did I shop like a mad woman? You can find out by watching the video.




This was my first time shopping from the lush.ca and I found the service to be good. My items shipped fast and the items were well packaged. Nothing arrived damged. This surprised me since I have heard horror stories of people recieving items that were not in the best of shape.

The only down side with shopping online for soap is that I didn't get a chance to pick the size or cut I wanted. It's a bit of a gamble where you get whatever piece LUSH gives you. This isn't a big deal for generic looking items, but for items whose selling point are their look (pretty colors, glitter etc) or scent, it can be a let down to recieve an item that is not top standard.

Still, the shopping experince was easy and fun and I didn't have to wait long for my purchase. 

Secret confession: Beauty Snob

I’m a makeup snob. I’m not proud of this fact but it is what it is. What’s even sadder is I have no reason for justifying this snobbishness. I’m not a makeup artist, which could rationalize paying high prices for my items or even an avid makeup wearer. I usually never wear what I buy, so spending the prices I do is ridiculous to say the least. I made one attempt at justifying it once by saying “drugstore brands cause me to breakout.”

This is actually a true fact. I have yet to buy a drugstore brand of blush or concealer that didn’t irritate my skin somehow. But I know not every brand out there is like that. There is I’m sure at least one brand that my face will not react to. So knowing this I can’t keep using the “my skin is too sensitive for cheap makeup,” excuse.

No, I think I’m just a plain ole’ stick up my but, nose in the air, princess complex snob. Gasp!

Thus, when I realized that 27 dollars was my budget for my makeup haul, I nearly passed out. How was a snob like me supposed to get the items she needed.

Step one: Humble myself. Like it or not, I’m just not all that. And buying makeup that is usually exclusive to runway models is a bit excessive. It won’t kill me to dare I say, buy makeup for the masses.

Step two: Really look at ingredients. Most of what the high end retailers use to make their products is no different than the low end retailers. At the end of the day it’s the same guck that’s going on my face so I might as well spend less.

Step three: Take my time. I can spend hours shopping for bargain clothing. I have no shame in thrift store items but when it comes to makeup I simply log onto a pricy web retailer and click purchase. It’s a fast, rushed through shopping moment, that’s over before I have time to blink. It’s just easier--easier and stupider. If I can browse for budget friendly shoe options I can do it for makeup. 

Will I ever completely get over my makeup snobbishness, no. I know I won’t. I like receiving exclusive lipstick. I like smelling like five stars as opposed to four and I like being on the mailing list for elite nail polish wearers. I also only buy makeup once every 4 or so months, so I’m not spending hundreds a month. It’s just one limited edition eye shadow palette a year for me.

What I would like to know is if I’m actually alone in all this. Or is there a club of snobby lipstick wearers for me to join.


Check out what this make up snob bought for 27 dollars.




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Lush Budget Haul

 Springtime is finally here and I decided I need some products to get my skin sunny day ready, especially since I plan spend the season in cute dresses. A trip to lush was made and a huge haul was brought back. I also managed to learn the best day to go shopping at lush. Watch this video to find out.






 




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Buttercup giftset from lush haul/review video

When I’m not scouring for trench coats and accessories, I’m stuffing my bag with Lush goodies. When they had their party this month, I was there with all my senses alert—well maybe not taste, though lush does have a lick-able massage bar, but that’s in another video.

This video focuses on the buttercup gift set. I’m a sucker for lush gift sets, and this one is one of my favorites.  Watch the video to see why this gift set is so sweet.


Lush Buttercup Haul/Review

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Under 30 Dollars Haul Video

I was challenged to go shopping and buy items that were no more than 30 dollars. Well, Manda....I did it! Everything you'll see in this video is less than 30 dollars. Most of this comes from urban behavior. They always have great clothes for affordable prices, and as an added bonus they are have an awesome sale right now!! Please leave comments ^_^


Under 30 Dollars Haul

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Valentine Budget Haul Video

With all the love inspirations I've been posting, I got in the mood to do some Valentine's Day shopping of my own. Everything I bought came to 56.21. Please leave comments ^_^


Valentine Budget Haul

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Budget Haul Video

Because it's the beginning of January, stores are having clear out sales to unload merchandise for spring. I took advantage of this last week and went to the mall to do some shopping. This is a budget haul video showing the things I bought.
Everything came up to $175.
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Budget Haul Video

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